Gamers Worldwide Invited to Experience the Next Chapter of Storied
RTS Franchise
LOS ANGELES, Feb 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that PC gamers
worldwide can get early hands-on experience with Command & Conquer(TM) 4
Tiberian Twilight by joining theopen multiplayer beta before
the game's release in North America on March 16and in Europe
on March 19, 2010. The multiplayer beta gives players a unique
opportunity to experience all-new RTS gameplay in the game's new,
fast-paced, strategic 5v5 multiplayer mode across four different maps.
Gamers can get access to the beta by signing up at http://www.commandandconquer.com/news/get-cc-4-public-beta.
"We could not be more excited to give fans a taste of what's in store
for Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight with the new
multiplayer beta," said Lead Designer, Samuel Bass. "Players can expect
the fast-paced strategic RTS action they've come to know and love in the
Command & Conquer franchise augmented with new gameplay elements that
really ratchet up the intensity, especially in our 5v5 multiplayer
modes."
The Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight openmultiplayer
beta features four maps including the new Afflicted Arena. This new map
features a once lush, Polynesian landscape transformed into a military
dock by the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and currently besieged by
Brotherhood of Nod forces aiming to claim the tactically important
location and take control of the Pacific Rim. Players in the roles of
the Offense, Defense and Support classes will engage in strategic
battles to win key vantage points across the map and secure a majority
of the TCN Hubs to take control of this vital location. Experience
earned through the new Persistent Player Progression system during the
multiplayer beta period will be transitioned to the full game upon its
release.
Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight brings the 15 year-long
fan-beloved Tiberium saga to an epic and stunning conclusion, giving
players a new innovative and compelling strategic gameplay experience
through the epic battles between the GDI and the Brotherhood of Nod,
with its enigmatic leader Kane. With its new experience and class-based
systems that are persistent across all game modes, Command & Conquer
4 Tiberian Twilight sticks to the action-packed gameplay fans have
come to love while offering them entirely new ways to play Command &
Conquer. Whether conquering alone, in co-op mode or in an all-new
5v5 objective-based multiplayer mode, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian
Twilight delivers an innovative social real-time-strategy experience
never seen before in a Command & Conquer game.
Pre-orders* are now available at http://www.commandandconquer.com/preorder
and include the official soundtrack of Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian
Twilight, as well as an exclusive bonus mission.
Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight is being developed for
the PC at EA Los Angeles and will be available in North America on March
16th 2010 and in Europe on March 19th. The game
has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI. For more information about
the game, and the multiplayer beta please visit www.commandandconquer.com
or follow the community and development team on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ea_apoc.
About Command & Conquer
The groundbreaking Command & Conquer franchise was one of the
first to introduce players to the modern RTS genre, has spawned over a
dozen PC titles, and ranks in the top 5 best-selling PC franchises of
all-time according to the NPD Group. Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars(TM)
was the number #1 selling PC RTS of 2007 and won numerous awards,
including the "Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" award from the
Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Additionally, Command &
Conquer Red Alert 2 and Command & Conquer Generals were
the number one best-selling** PC RTS titles in 2000 and 2003
respectively. Command & Conquer(TM) Red Alert(TM) 3 won the 2008
"Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" award from the Academy of
Interactive Arts and Sciences. Collectively, the series has sold more
than 30 million units worldwide to date. The franchise boasts one of the
largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more
information on Command & Conquer series, please visit www.CommandAndConquer.com.
* Restrictions apply.See actual pre-order offer for details.
** According to NPD Group
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). In
fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31
titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online
game site is www.ea.com.
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EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, Command & Conquer, Red Alert and Command
& Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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or
Electronic Arts Inc.
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Sr. PR Manager
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Sr. Director
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